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Such a frustrating disappointment

Just perfect...

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

Hard RainThe best thing about dying in an armoured car is dying extremely wealthy.However, the security guard in this action movie doesn't intend on dying at all.Armoured car operator Tom (Christian Slater) and his uncle (Ed Asner) are trapped in a flashflood with $3 million aboard. While waiting for help, they're intercepted by Jim (Morgan Freeman) and his cutthroats. Fleeing with the booty and hiding it safely near a small-town, Tom is then apprehended by a resident (Minne Drivere) and imprisoned by the sheriff (Randy Quaid).Now he must retrieve the loot before Jim and his boys abscond with it on their jet-skis.With Freeman in a rare adversary role, and the added excitement of watercraft action, this unconventional combination of disaster picture and heist film is actually an enjoyable hybrid of the two sub-genres.Plus, with $3 million you can almost pay-off the flood damage to your basement.Yellow Lightvidiotreviews.blogspot.ca

WOW! I love this film. I have read so much negative press about this film and I just do not understand why. What we have here is NOT a disaster film, but an action movie about a heist that just happens to be set during a really bad flood, which makes the plan more difficult. The cast is very solid, the direction is very exciting, the production is sleek, and the story is interesting. The script itself is a bit weak but forgivable when combined with all the other elements. When it comes to the performances, Christian Slater is, well, Christian Slater, He is no better or worse then in any other film he has been in. The rest of cast is awesome. We have the likes of Morgan Freeman, Randy Quaid, Ed Asner, and even Betty White. The only real weak link is Minnie Driver, but she is easily overlooked. All I can say is give this one a shot. If you are a lover of cheesy action movies of the 90's such as myself, I really believe you'll love it.

I never thought Morgan Freeman would do a movie just for a paycheck but I guess even famous rich actors have to pay their bills just like us regular folk. Hard Rain is a robbery movie that takes place in a small town during a massive flood. The plot goes all over the place with unnecessary twists and turns. You really get the feeling that "Rain" just ran out of steam and the writers made up stuff up as it went along. You also really feel sorry for the actors especially Freeman. To make matters worse, Oscar nominee Minnie Driver shows up a little later with a thankless role. Hard Rain was a January release back in 1998. Critics refer to these types of films as "January Junk." This critic just feels that movies like Hard Rain are "wet" behind the ears. Thumbs down.

I discovered this movie because there is Minnie Driver in it and i must say that this is a great one! Except "War of worlds" by Spielberg, i don't know a movie with such an apocalyptic setting: Mother Nature is set loose and threatens to flood everything. But instead of focusing with megalopolises (NY, LA) and calling for the President, this realistic movie happens in a little town of Indiana. Thus, it is closes to our every day life and we can better understand the threat.I don't know if it's intentional or not, but there is a Gothic feeling here that enhances everything. It's the night, the town is surrounded by forest, and a lot of action happens on the cemetery and the church. And if it's an action / thriller movie, actually, some shoots reminds me of the best horror movies.Then, i found all the characters very attractive: you either care for them or despise them at once. And, they aren't one-sided characters because along the movie, their polarity changes: good guys become bad, and bad guys become good. Thus, it is very interesting to see that and the cast does have mention because they make that happen. As a fan of Minnie, i found that she has truly something because she is 100% believable in this action / comedy part whereas other actress would have failed.I never heard of the director before but he knows how to deliver great sequences: the opening credits give the mood for the entire movie and you will find all the threats from flooding.In conclusion, this upside down "Abyss" is an excellent tale and if you can find it, dive in it !